Museum Professional & Arts Administrator

[Cairdeluis]

Headline: Museum Professional & Arts Administrator
Name: Dana C. Fox
Email Address: cairde.luis@gmail.com
Current Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA

Preferred Job Category: Administration

Personal Statement:
Talented, results-producing Museum Professional and Arts Administrator with a proven record of accomplishment in planning and leading comprehensive strategies in support of project goals and objectives. Expertise in directing the creation of marketing tools and steering the execution of a variety of programs for non-profit organizations. Demonstrated success in the creation and implementation of key projects. Solid leadership skills; able to build and guide top-performing teams in research, exhibition, marketing campaigns and outreach programming within a variety of non-profit settings. Excel in presenting ideas and initiatives to the public. Adept at communicating with museum boards, management, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall efforts.

Education:
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Honours Bachelor of Arts: Medieval Studies/ Arts Administration 2007 – 2010
• Areas of Interest: Archaeology, Business Administration with focus on Marketing in the Arts, Celtic and Neolithic Studies, Classical and Late Antiquity – Early Medieval Periods, Latin, Religious Studies, Early American & Aboriginal History, and Art History
• Arts Administration degree through the Telfer School of Management; one of three schools in North America with triple accreditation (AACSB in the USA, Associations of MBA’s in the UK, and EFMD in Europe)
• President of the Medieval Studies Student Association for two terms, 2007 – 2009. Designed and implemented various events (wine and cheese, lectures, medieval fairs and galas), oversaw financial budgeting, set goals and delegated tasks as necessary to improve the association.
*On-going education in 2010/ 2011 to further skill base.

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
Advanced Diploma: Applied Museum Studies 2003 - 2006
• Studied elements of conservation, registration, arts management, programming, exhibition, digital management, reporting and accounting, museum procedures, policies and ethics.
• Excelled in leadership, teamwork, research and design.
• Involved in school activities, organized fundraisers and voted Student Representative for class 2005.
• Granted several awards: Dean’s Honours List, Outstanding Student Representative, Merit Bursary for Outstanding Achievement

Artsmarketing Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
2000 Elements of Management 2000
• Trained extensively in all elements of staffing and recruiting, as well as arts management.
• Excelled in sales, public speaking, organization, financial accounting and leadership; concentration in digital information management and reporting primarily using Excel.

Professional Experience:
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Cumberland, Ontario
Collections Assistant Volunteer 2005 - 2006
• Gathered pertinent information from several sources and created collections database for the transfer of artefacts to CHVM from the Carleton West Russell Historical Society.
• Cross referenced material in database for additional accuracy.
• Created a Carleton West Russell Historical Society donor file and inputted proper information.
Project Manager: Museum Exhibition 09/05 – 10/ 06
• Managed the exhibition team, organized materials and resources, prepared Exhibition Brief and promotional materials, presented brief to City of Ottawa personnel, ensured team meet deadlines, and prepared and gave lectures on the “Orphans of Industry: Home Children of Canada”.
• Traveled extensively across Ontario to meet with Home Children and their descendants, procured many artefacts on loan and personally returned artefacts after exhibition.

Victoria School Museum
Carleton Place, Ontario
Acting Curator 05/04 – 09/04
• Wrote and implemented the collections, conservation and exhibition policies.
• Excelled in designing and maintaining exhibits, scripting tours and creation of outreach programs.
• Worked extensively in the collection, and worked with volunteers to promote the museum.
• Continued to volunteer for the museum through 2011.

Artsmarketing Services Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Executive Manager 10/98 – 08/00
• Recruited, trained and managed a staff of 16-25 in membership, subscription, and fundraising environments for campaigns at the National Arts Centre and The Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
• Excelled in leadership, management of digital information, sales and customer service.
• Demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with both new donors and existing donors in order to secure ongoing support for the institutions.
• Exceeded goals consistently by effectively leading and motivating my team.
• Assisted in producing promotional material for membership campaigns and developing new marketing strategies to attract a younger donor/ subscribing audience.

Erebus Entertainment
Edmonton, Alberta
Research Assistant 09/95 – 08/98
• Assisted professional writer in organizing documentation, researching topics of interest and collating information for ease of use.
• Ensured scheduling deadlines were met with close attention to detail, prepared contracts, set and maintained daily budgets.

Latitude 53
Edmonton, Alberta
Artist Volunteer 1996 – 1997
• Assisted in the organization of artist run events and worked within the gallery setting.
• Displayed personal work in gallery.

Dolphin Lagoon: West Edmonton Mall
Edmonton, Alberta
Volunteer Assistant Trainer 1996 – 1997
• Responsible for correct measuring and quality control of food for both dolphins and penguins.
• Assisted in training exercises with the four dolphins and their trainers.
• Excelled in leading group tours, answering questions of the public and working in educational programming for children.

Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Hostess 06/92 – 11/93
• Excelled in guest relations and was highly praised in secret shopper reports.
• Trusted in all aspects of cash handling and inventory control.
• Assisted in Cast Member training and was commended for excellence in conflict resolution.

Applicable Skills:
• Exceptional understanding of non-profit marketing and promotion
• Highly organized
• Experienced in problem identification and resolution
• Outstanding leadership and training skills
• Excel in presenting to wide audiences with superior interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of proper artefact handling and Collections Management
• Exceptional research skills
• Strong exhibition expertise in planning and implementation
• Excellent multi-tasking skills in busy environments
• Extraordinary customer service skills
• Proficient in Windows environment
• Excellent internet skills – research and utilization of the internet for marketing
• Good knowledge of database management
• Adept in Excel, Office, Photoshop with superb learning skills for other computer applications
• Adept in digital photography of artefacts
• Superior skills in PowerPoint presentations
• Personal and professional knowledge of the visual arts and performing arts
• Proficient in use of power tools and hand tools coupled with knowledge of proper museum exhibition techniques
• Excellent writing skills – policy writing and development of marketing materials
• Strong event planning and implementation expertise, including excellent social and networking skills

Other:
Volunteered during my time at University with various organizations writing policy, marketing plans, assisting with collections management, consulting on HR issues.

Resume web site:
cairdeluis.jux.com